Master of Education in Higher Education (MEd)
Overview
The Higher Education Program (HIED) at UBC focuses on the study of all facets of institutions of higher learning. The multifaceted, interdisciplinary program draws on aspects of history, philosophy, sociology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, law, and administrative studies. The program addresses several core themes:
Core Themes
- The foundations of higher education
- The contexts in which institutions and systems of higher education operate
- International and comparative perspectives of higher education systems and policies
- International and comparative perspectives on access, admissions, and student mobility
- Current issues in higher education
- Transitions and access in education
- Perspectives on retention, attrition, and success in institutions of higher education
- Student success in higher education
- Interrogating higher education environments
Quick Facts
Degree
Master of Education
Subject
Education
Mode of delivery
On campus
Specialization
Higher Education
Program Components
Coursework + Major Project/Essay required
Faculty
Faculty of Education
Program Enquiries
If you have reviewed the information on this program page and understand the requirements for this program, you may send an enquiry
Requirements
TOEFL (ibT) Overall Score Requirement
92
22
22
22
22
IELTS Overall Score Requirement
6.5
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
Deadline Details
Application Deadline
Deadline to submit online application. No changes can be made to the application after submission.
Transcript DeadlineDeadline to upload scans of official transcripts through the applicant portal in support of a submitted application. Information for accessing the applicant portal will be provided after submitting an online application for admission.
Referee DeadlineDeadline for the referees identified in the application for admission to submit references. See Letters of Reference for more information.
May 2020 Intake
Application Open Date
01 August 2019Canadian Applicants
Application Deadline: 17 October 2019
Transcript Deadline: 17 October 2019
Referee Deadline: 24 October 2019
International Applicants
Application Deadline: 17 October 2019
Transcript Deadline: 17 October 2019
Referee Deadline: 24 October 2019
Tuition / Program Costs
| Fees | Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat | International |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $104.00 | $168.25 |
| Tuition * | ||
| Installments per year | 3 | 3 |
| Tuition per installment | $2,380.77 | $4,360.53 |
| Tuition per year (plus annual increase, usually 2%-5%) | $7,142.31 | $13,081.59 |
| Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year (if eligible) | $1,500.00 (-) | |
| Other Fees and Costs | ||
| Student Fees (yearly) | $930.14 (approx.) | |
| Costs of living (yearly) | starting at $16,884.10 (check cost calculator) | |
* Regular, full-time tuition. For on-leave, extension, continuing or part time (if applicable) fees see UBC Calendar.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. Tuition fees are reviewed annually by the UBC Board of Governors. In recent years, tuition increases have been 2% for continuing domestic students and between 2% and 5% for continuing international students. New students may see higher increases in tuition. Admitted students who defer their admission are subject to the potentially higher tuition fees for incoming students effective at the later program start date. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. Tuition fees are reviewed annually by the UBC Board of Governors. In recent years, tuition increases have been 2% for continuing domestic students and between 2% and 5% for continuing international students. New students may see higher increases in tuition. Admitted students who defer their admission are subject to the potentially higher tuition fees for incoming students effective at the later program start date. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
Statistical Data
Enrolment Data
| 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 33 | 31 | 15 | 13 | 19 |
| Offers | 5 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| New registrations | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total enrolment | 11 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Completion Rates & Times
This program has a graduation rate of 85.71% based on 14 students admitted between 2008 - 2011. Based on 14 graduations between 2014 - 2017 the minimum time to completion is 0.99 years and the maximum time is 3.66 years with an average of 2.22 years of study. All calculations exclude leave times.
Disclaimer
Admissions data refer to all UBC Vancouver applications, offers, new registrants for each year, May to April [data updated: 22 March 2019]. Enrolment data are based on March 1 snapshots. Program completion data are only provided for datasets comprised of more than 4 individuals. Rates and times of completion depend on a number of variables (e.g. curriculum requirements, student funding), some of which may have changed in recent years for some programs [data updated: 23 September 2018].
Further Program Information
Program Website
Faculty Overview
Academic Unit
Program Identifier
VGMMED-LX
May 2020 Intake
Application Open Date
01 August 2019 Canadian Applicant Deadline
17 October 2019 International Applicant Deadline
17 October 2019 Program Enquiries
If you have reviewed the information on this program page and understand the requirements for this program, you may send an enquiry
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